Quartz Q16/Q32 System Manual
18 May 2004
Issue 5.00
Page 24
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Introduction
This section describes features of the Q16 and Q32 routing systems and how to apply them in your
own particular situation.
The Quartz range of routing switchers handles virtually all signal formats in sizes from 16x1 to
1024x1024. Sophisticated control is built into each router (except Q1601/Q1602) allowing the full
range of standard Q-Link panels to be added to a system. Any mix of routers and control panels is
possible within one system as all products share a common control system.
Q1601/Q1602 range of routing switchers that can handle 8 or 16 inputs and 1 or 2 outputs is
covered in Manual-06. The video and audio is contained in a 1U package and can be
expanded for more inputs by cascading. These routers are normally supplied with a simple
control system, but this can be upgraded by the addition of a standard processor module
enabling all the control features found in the larger routers.
Topaz range handles 16 inputs to 16 outputs or 32 inputs to 32 outputs, with each signal
format in a separate 2U package. Backup power supplies are available as an option.
Q16 range handles 16 inputs and up to 16 outputs, with each signal format in a separate 1U
package. Backup power supplies are not available in this range, see equivalent Q32 product.
Q32 range handles 32 inputs and up to 32 outputs, with each signal format in a separate 2U
package. Backup power supplies are available as an option.
Q6400 range handles up to 64 inputs and up to 64 outputs, with each signal format in a
separate package ranging from 3U to 8U. Backup power supplies are available as an option.
Xenon range handles up to 128 inputs and up to 128 outputs, with different signal formats
being mixed within the 4U or 8U chassis. Backup controllers and power supplies are
available as an option. There is no expansion outside the 4U or 8U chassis.
Q128 range handles up to 128 inputs and up to 128 outputs, with each signal format in a
separate package ranging from 6U to 12U. Backup power supplies are available as an
option. Expansion to 256x256 is available using external signal splitters and the expansion
output module option.
Q256 range handles up to 256 inputs and up to 256 outputs in a single frame or up to
1024x1024 by combining frames. The Q256 is covered in a Manual-08.
